Hello, Spridgeteers!
I have got my rebuilt 1275 engine installed in my Midget, have verified I have
60 psi oil pressure during cranking, and am now trying to get it started.
Following the workshop manual, I have: rotated the engine by hand in the
normal direction to bring it to TDC on the #1 compression stroke, backed it up
about 1/4 turn, then brought it to the specified 7-deg. BTDC static setting.
This should be bringing the rotor to the #1 position, but that seems to be my
problem. The rotor is pointing more or less between #2 and #4 (between 12
o'clock and 1 o'clock, say) and it should be pointing approximately to 9
o'clock, or about 90 degrees out.
I have loosened the clamping collar on the distributor and rotated the dizzy,
but it won't turn far enough to put the rotor in the correct position. I'm
wondering if the dizzy drive gear is installed correctly? If that is the
problem, can it be removed and re-set without disassembling the engine?
This engine was built for me by an experienced engine rebuilder and I trust
his abilities, but this one has me stumped.
Thanks for any advice.
Steve Byers
'73 Midget
Havelock, NC
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